Easy Family History Craft: Framed Ornaments

Looking for a quick and easy craft to do? My mom made these cute ornaments for volunteers who work in the genealogy room of the public library with her.

These little framed photos of the volunteers’ ancestors would make fantastic ornaments to hang on a holiday tree or–year-round as my mother-in-law does–on a decorative metal family tree.

All you need are copies of old ancestral photos and these basic supplies:

inexpensive wood or paper mache cutout frames, which you can purchase at craft stores;

tape or craft glue to adhere the picture to the back of the frame;

silver spray paint (or any other paint suitable for the frame surface, with a brush);

Mod-Podge or another acrylic sealer (optional) to protect and further adhere the front of the ornament;

decorative ribbon or string to use as ties.

This would be an easy family history craft to produce in bulk, and it’s inexpensive! Consider making them for your own family history display or for family gifts. This is a great project for kids to do, as it should turn out looking nice even with young or inexperienced crafters.